Coronary angiography is the gold-standard diagnostic procedure for visualizing the coronary arteries. A thin catheter is guided to the heart, and contrast dye is injected to map blood flow and identify blockages under live X-ray imaging.

This outpatient or short-stay procedure provides the detailed information needed to plan the most appropriate treatment — medical, interventional, or surgical.

Angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI) is a minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. A balloon-tipped catheter is used to widen the artery, followed by placement of a stent to keep it open and restore normal blood flow.

Performed through a small puncture in the wrist or groin, angioplasty typically allows for rapid recovery and a short hospital stay.

In the setting of an acute heart attack (ST-elevation myocardial infarction), emergency angioplasty — known as Primary PCI — is the treatment of choice. Rapid restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery limits heart muscle damage and significantly improves survival and long-term outcomes.

Dr. Godbole has extensive experience in emergency coronary interventions and round-the-clock management of acute heart attack care.

Certain blockages require advanced technical expertise to treat safely and effectively. Dr. Godbole is experienced in managing complex coronary anatomy, including:

Intravascular imaging allows the interior of the artery to be visualized in fine detail, enabling more precise stent selection and placement than angiography alone. Dr. Godbole is an experienced proctor in:

Imaging-guided techniques are particularly valuable in complex or calcified disease, helping to optimize procedural outcomes and long-term stent performance.